Temporary Standardized Patient

NSU•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

The Standardized Patient reports directly to the Simulation Lab Manager and or Medical Director. The Standardized Patient portrays characteristics of a real patient, simulating signs and symptoms thereby affording the student an opportunity to learn and to be evaluated on learned skills in a simulated clinical environment. Standardized Patients will undergo physical examinations by students as part of the medical students learning experience.

Requirements

Must be flexible regarding scheduling and assignments
Must have the ability to understand and follow instructions
Must demonstrate the ability to be instructed by a Standardized Patient Manager and consistently simulate a case scenario in an accurate, reliable, and professional manner
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Responsibilities

Be highly dependable and punctual
Demonstrate flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments
Follow written and verbal instruction
Provide constructive feedback to medical students and fellow SPs
Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, supervisors and peers
Be comfortable having repeated physical examinations
Be willing to wear a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation monitor
Simulate all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, behavior and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner
Accurately and consistently complete checklists
Accept ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporate into case simulation
Other duties as assigned.